Double-Dipped Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas

This week, in celebration of the upcoming, very long-awaited, premier of the 4th season of Arrested Development (my most favorite TV show of all time) on Netflix, I am doing a week of Arrested Development-themed recipes. It’s sort of a week-long Arrested Development premier celebration, if you will (“Oh, sure, I will. Look, I have…”). To answer your questions: Yes, I am a huge Arrested Development fan and yes, I am also kind of a dork.

“There’s always money in the banana stand.”

The Bluth family owns a banana stand on the orange county boardwalk, Balboa Island, where they sell chocolate covered frozen bananas. Many of the story lines revolve around the banana stand and it has become a symbol of the show itself. No Arrested Development-themed celebration would be complete without some form of chocolate-covered frozen bananas.

Gob: Give me a “Gob.”

George Michael: Gob!

Gob: No, I didn’t mean for you to yell my name at me. It’s what I call a double-dipped banana with everything on it.

Today, I’m bringing you my version of the “Gob”: a double-dipped frozen banana with everything on it.

For my version, I’ve double-dipped the banana, alright, but instead of dipping it twice in chocolate, I first spread it with a peanut butter dip and then dipped it in chocolate. I’ve also cut the bananas in half to make smaller portions (and because mini food is always cuter). As for “the everything on it,” I’ve coated these treats with chopped nuts, pretzel bits, and cacao nibs. In all honestly, these are one of the best treats I’ve ever made in my life- I adore them!

These treats are awesome for any occasion but are perfect for my your upcoming Arrested Development premier party. Just be sure to make enough for everyone so no one is denied these delicious Bluth Bananas!

“You’re the one who charged his own brother for a Bluth frozen banana. I mean, it’s one banana, Michael. What could it cost, ten dollars?”

Peel the bananas. Trim the ends and cut in half to make 6 mostly straight segments. Stick short skewers into one end of each banana. Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Lay the bananas on the baking sheet and freeze for at least one hour.

Meanwhile, mix together the peanut butter, yogurt and one packet of stevia in a shallow bowl.

Once the bananas are frozen, remove them from the freezer. Roll each banana segment in the peanut butter mixture and return to the baking sheet. You may have to use a spoon or butter knife to help spread the peanut butter dip on the banana. Once all bananas have been coated, return to the freezer and freeze for another 30-60 minutes, until the peanut butter coating is hard.

Mix the chopped nuts, pretzel bits, cacao nibs, and the other packet of stevia together on a plate or shallow bowl. Set aside.

Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double broiler (or in a glass bowl sitting on top of a small pot of boiling water). Remove the bananas from the freezer. One by one, dip each banana into the chocolate, coating it as evenly as possible. Hold the banana over the plate with the toppings and sprinkle toppings onto the banana until all sides are coated. Lightly place the coated banana on the baking sheet. Once all are done, return the bananas to the freezer. Freeze until set, about 10-20 minutes, or store in an airtight container to save for later. Serve and enjoy!

32 Responses to "Double-Dipped Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas"

Oh yes you did. These sound amazing!! The addition of the peanut butter would have you winning any banana stand competition, without have to resort to 3 for 1 tactics 😉Gabby @ the veggie nook recently posted…healthy vegan friday #44

I think I may have to start watching that show…everyone keeps talking about how amazing it is. I grew up near(ish) Balboa Island and they do actually sell frozen bananas there and they are super delicious. Although yours look even better!

Thanks, Kiersten! I visited Balboa Island once and was terribly excited to see all of the banana stands. We recently discovered, though, that the banana stand scenes were actually filmed in Marina del Rey.

These look amazing! Some people say there are no stupid questions, but this one may fall under that category, lol. I’ve never had frozen bananas before, and am wondering if you serve them truly frozen or if you take them out in advance to allow for a softer bite. Do they crumble apart or stay together pretty well.Alice G Patterson recently posted…annapolis engagement

I LOVE your blog! I originally found it with the buffalo cauliflower, and have made two of the granola recipes, but I also LOVE Arrested Development!! I am gluten and dairy free (not by choice) and have had no problem modifying the recipes I’ve tried so far.
These bananas sound so yummy and I am so excited for the other AD themed recipes!!! And for the 4th season! So glad I’m not the only dorky one out there lol
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These are 100% fabulous! I made the yogurt part with vanilla soy yogurt and left out the stevia. The nutty part I made with cashews, macadamia nuts, and (salted dry roasted) pistachios. I left out the stevia from that part too. I thought the salty pistachios would help bring out the other flavors… and I was right! YUM! Thanks for the wonderful recipe

So lovely meeting you at VVC this weekend, Kristy! Your blog is stunning, your recipes are full of wonderment, and high five for Arrested Development love/obsession! I hope your marathon was nothing but bliss; I can’t wait to hunker down and watch ’em all myself!Hannah recently posted…Chocosol Hemp Gold and Sinfully Raw Vanilla Chocolate

I love all the quotes you have been including ““You’re the one who charged his own brother for a Bluth frozen banana. I mean, it’s one banana, Michael. What could it cost, ten dollars?” oh Mom, so classic!Heather recently posted…DIY kitchen series: chocolate hazelnut spread “nutella”